News about 3-Cushion Billiards from around the world.
Dick Jaspers, the Dutch world number 1 ranked player, took the crown at the World 3-Cushion Grand Prix held in Wonju, Korea. This UMB sanctioned event marks a welcome return to top-level 3-cushion billiards competition on the world stage.
Kang Dong-koong of South Korea, won the Blue One Resort PBA Championship 4-3 against David Zapata from Spain to begin the 2021 PBA season. This is the second PBA win for Kang since his victory in the sixth tournament of the 2019-2020 season. Kang is now the only South Korean player to have more than one win in the short history of the PBA.
Jeremy Bury (above) the top favorite in the field of six French players proved why he was the early favorite and claimed the title in a stellar performance. Bury, ranled umber one in French three cushion billiards, was the triumphant winner of the recent French FFB Masters Billiard Tournamnent.
Dani Sánchez (2nd from right above) has captured the Spanish three cushion title for the 20th time in his career. He achieved this milestone in a superior final match against Ricardo Garcia. Sánchez won 40-14 in 13 innings and again left no doubt about his being the best Spanish billiard player ever.
Turkish billiard player Kenan Cantürk has become the new Swiss three-cushion champion. The championship was played in Lausanne, Switzerland in May 2021. Pictured above the three final players: Bouhaz, Cantürk (Winner) and Cetin.